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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 768.75 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 768.75 and 296.02 is: 444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 768.75 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/768.75 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 768.75 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 227,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,565.38/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.45

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